New fitness tech hits March shelves
At the 2026 HFA Fitness Expo BodyEnergy Technology debuted the Ab‑Drive Treadmill—an integrated cardio + strength device getting industry buzz—while Costco’s March lineup added Shokz OpenFit 2 open‑ear earbuds as a safer outdoor workout option. Expect more hybrid cardio machines and audio‑forward gear in spring shopping lists (jacksonville.com) (slashgear.com).
BodyEnergy staffed Booth #338 in the New Product Zone at the San Diego Convention Center during the HFA Trade Show on March 17–18, 2026. (einnews.com)) Founder and CEO Hui Yan, Ph.D., framed the Ab‑Drive as a new, patented propulsion system that “captures the natural backward stride push” using a front abdominal roller rather than a motorized belt. (einnews.com)) The Ab‑Drive platform is described as fully user‑powered with integrated hand‑drive and foot‑drive modes and adjustable magnetic resistance to simulate progressive loads while operating without electricity. (einnews.com)) BodyEnergy’s product pages list performance figures including a claimed 0–8 mph acceleration in about two seconds and immediate stop/lock with the user, positioning the design as an evolution of the company’s TIME Best Invention‑recognized Hand‑Drive model from 2021. (bodyenergytechnology.com)) SlashGear’s March roundup of Costco tech highlights lists the SHOKZ OpenFit 2 among the retailer’s March 2026 gadget lineup available to members. (slashgear.com)) Costco’s same‑day product page and independent inventory trackers show SHOKZ OpenFit 2 / OpenFit SE listings in warehouses and for fast delivery, with advertised prices reported as low as $49.97 for some in‑warehouse clearance SKUs and up to $149.99 in other listings. (sameday.costco.com))
